1995 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 158

Your vehicle can tow trailer. To identify what the a vehicle trailering capacity for your vehicle, you is should read the information in "Weight the Trailer" of that appears later in this section. trailering is But different thanjust driving your vehicle itself. by Trailering means changes in handling, durability, and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, andit has to be used properly. That's the reason this part. Init are many for time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. of Many of these are importantfor your safety and that your passengers. So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer. Load-pulling components suchas the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies, and tires are forced to work harder against the drag the added weight. The engine of is required to operate at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads, generating extra heat. What's more, the trailer adds considerably wind resistance, increasing to the pulling requirements. If You Do DecideTo Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points. 0 There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to with trailering. Make sure do your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you'll be driving. good sourcefor this A information can be state or provincial police. Consider using a sway control. Don't tow a trailer at all during first 1,000 miles the (1 600km) your new vehicleis driven. Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. 0 You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls. 0 0 m that Then, during thefirst 500 miles (800 k ) you tow a trailer, don't drive over mph (80 kmh) and 50 don't make starts at throttle. This helps your full engine and other parts your vehicle wear in at the of heavier loads. Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. Don't drive faster than maximum posted speed the for trailers (or no more than mph (90 km/h)) to 55 save wear on your vehicle's parts. 0 4-30